The power of Rugeley

Rugeley has never been considered a pretty town – and it’s not.  It’s the centre of an old mining district, and, like so many of former such towns, now feels neglected and forlorn.
In fact, it is now more famous for the huge power station on its fringes.

There is an odd sense of pride in Rugeleyans; they seem to say, “industrialised is what we were, and what we are - and we don’t worry about it much… why do you?”

Open space for all creatures

St Augustine's Field was donated to the people of Rugeley some thirty years ago as an open-space.  It is now used by the rugby club as well as by dog-walkers - which means the players have the unpleasant task of cleaning the pitch of excreta before each match.

It's not a very prepossesing site, being enclosed by a fence on all four sides and having Rugeley Power Station as its view.  But, at least the principle is right.

Rugeley Power sunset

Coal-fired power stations like Rugeley B are not in everyone's good books, but passing by them (and you can get VERY close) you do get a sense of huge-ness. They are very, very large.
Rugeley B is also quite isolated, outside the town, so the open country around it gives great views, especially at sunset.
They used to do tours, but I don't know if they do anymore.

See: Rugeley Power Station in 360